Velma, Illinois

Velma is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Illinois, United States.[1] It lies at 39°30′53″N 89°13′57″W.[2]

Velma, Illinois
Velma, Illinois
Velma, Illinois
Coordinates: 39°30′53″N 89°13′57″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyChristian
Elevation
623 ft (190 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)217
GNIS feature ID423275[1]

A post office was established in 1894, but discontinued shortly thereafter, in 1897. The first postmaster, Hiram Shumway, named the hamlet for his daughter Velma.[3]

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